Altenew 5th Anniversary Blog Hop Day 1 + Giveaway

Hello everyone and welcome to Altenew 5th Anniversary Blog Hop Day 1!! Today we are celebrating Altenew turning 5 years old!! If you’ve arrived here from Chameleon Art Products blog, then you are on the right track. If you arrived here on your own, then you will want to start at the beginning, the Altenew Blog so that you don’t miss a thing!

Let’s take a look:

I created this cute photo card. Such a great why to showoff your latest adventure. I saw this idea a couple a month ago on YouTube and knew that I wanted to give it a try.

Let’s take a closer look:

To create the card with the closure, I used We R Memory Keepers Tab Punch Board.

To keep the card closed I used a retired Tombow Hook & Loop Tab. It’s a piece of Velcro, that does not tear the paper.

I used the Live Your Dream Puffy Alphabet Stickers to decorate the die cut embellishment.

For the photo, I created a tag using We R Memory Keepers Tag Punch Board. I used Altenew Gold Washi Tape from the New Day Card Kit to decorate it.

Then I adhered the photo on top and done.

Super quick and easy.

Let’s take another look:

I love how this photo card turned out. Big enough to display a photo and small enough to fit in you pocketbook.

So what do you think?

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Prizes

Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 5 lucky winners and one Altenew Academy class to 10 lucky winners. There are also 14 awesome companies/crafty friends who are celebrating with us, and they are offering the following prizes:

Altenew: 5 $50 Altenew Gift Certificates

Altenew Academy: 10 Class Spots

Jennifer McGuire Ink: 2 $100 Altenew Gift Certificates

My Sweet Petunia: 1 Prize Bundle(Original MISTI, a set of Creative Corners, a Cut-Align and a bar magnet)

Pretty Pink Posh: 2 $50 Gift Certificates

Simon Says Stamp: $50 Gift Certificate

Scrapbook.com: $50 Gift Certificate

Ellen Hutson LLC: $30 Gift Certificate

Blitsy: $30 Gift Certificate

Online Card Classes: 3 Class Spots

Butterfly Reflections Ink: $25 Gift Certificate

Seven Hills Crafts: £25 Gift Certificate

Chameleon Art Products: 1 Pack of 5 Chameleon Pens

Scrapbook & Cards Today: 1 Copy of Scrapbook & Cards Today Spring 2019 Issue

WOW! Embossing Powder: $20 Gift Certificate

Simply Cards & Papercraft: 1 Copy of Simply Cards & Papercraft Spring 2019 Issue

Be sure to leave comments by April 12th, 2019 at 11:59 PM EDT for a chance to win! 33 WINNERS will be chosen at random from the comments left on any of the blogs listed below and will be announced on the Altenew blog on April 20th, 2018.

Next Stop on this Blog Hop is the:

Tania Ahmed

You do not want to miss out on her amazing creations!!

Just in case you lose your place along the way, here is the complete list of participants so that you can find your way back:

Chameleon Art Products

Kymona Tracey ←you are here

Supplies used:

(Thank you so much for stopping by. Compensated affiliate links used at no cost to you. The Altenew products were given to me since I’m on the design team. The other products were personally purchased. This post was not paid or sponsored.)

Thank you so much for stopping by!

24Sep2017

UWF Poppy Field Blog Hop

Posted in Altenew Blog Hop, September 2017 by Kreative Kymona

Hello everyone and welcome to the UWF Poppy Field Blog Hop!! Today we are showcasing a stamp set collaboration between Altenew and Ellen Huton. If you’ve arrived here from the talented Kittie Caracciolo blog, then you are on the right track. If you arrived here on your own, then you will want to start at the beginning, the Altenew Card Blog so that you don’t miss a thing!

Take a look at my layout:

Say hello to my new niece Savannah!! I wanted to showcase her today along with the new Poppy Field Stamp set because both of them are beautiful.

I used Altenew Reflection Scrapbook Collection, Altenew Evergreen Ink, Altenew Jet Black Ink, Altenew Cosmic Berry Ink, Altenew Puffy Heart Ink, Altenew Warm Sunshine Ink, Altenew Caramel Toffee Ink along with Poppy Field Stamp and Die Set.

Here’s how to create this page:

I decided on which photo I wanted to use and converted into black and white.

Then I cut a piece of cardstock a little bit bigger then the photo so that it peeks out from behind the photo.

Using the edge of the scissors, rub it over the edge to create a distress look. Using the bone folder, bend the edges.

Cut two strips of the same cardstock and sew the strips the bottom of the layout.

Using the photo and the background cardstock as a guide, use Altenew Evergreen Ink to create some watercolor platters on the layout.

Once that dries, adhere the cardstock and photo to the layout.

Stamp the flowers using coordinating inks, die cut them out and adhere them to the base of the photo.

Next, add different types of embellishments that coordinate with the layout.

To stamp the sentiment, use the Memory MISTI so that the placement is perfect.

Let’s take another look:

So what do you think? I would love to hear from you below.

What is a blog hop without an amazing gift? Yayyy!!

Prize:

To celebrate two randomly selected commenters will win a $30 gift certificate to the Ellen Hutson shop and two commenters will win a $30 gift certificate to the Altenew shop. To enter just leave a comment on the Ellen Hutson Classroom blog or the Altenew blog by 12pm PST on Wednesday, September 27th.

Next Stop on this Blog Hop is the talented:

Laurel Beard

You do not want to miss out on her amazing creations!!

Just in case you lose your place along the way, here is the complete list of participants so that you can find your way back:

Kymona Tracey ←you are here

Supplies used:

Thank you so much for stopping by!!

4May2017

3 Papercrafting Projects from 1 Kit

Posted in Gossamer Blue, May 2017 by Kreative Kymona

Hello everyone!! I’m up on Gossamer Blue’s blog today sharing 3 papercrafting projects from 1 kit!! Yes, I used only May’s 2017 Main Kit!!

I’m so in love with this kit, its not even funny!! Let’s take a look:

Its so delicious!! I love the colors, papers, embellishments, everything!!!

Lets take a look at one of my projects:

I love these super cute tags. They make the perfect addition to a wrap housewarming gifts.

To see the rest of my projects stop on by Gossamer Blue’s blog to see the full reveal and the tutorial on how I created each project.

You don’t want to miss this!! Let me know what you think!

Thanks for stopping by!

1Feb2017

Stretch Your Pattern Paper!

Posted in February 2017, Gossamer Blue by Kreative Kymona

Third post for today!
If your looking for Rubber Dance Stamp post, click here
If your looking for a2z Scrapbooking post, click here

Hello everyone!! I’m up on Gossamer Blue’s blog today for the first time!! I have to say I’m tickled pink with excitement. I’m sharing how to stretch your pattern paper by making 3 cards!!

Here is a sneak peek:

kt-3-cards-tan-background-copy

Stop on by Gossamer Blue’s blog to get the full tutorial and stepped out pictures. You don’t want to miss this!

Thank you for stopping by!

Kymona

23Aug2016

Clean and Simple Pocket Page Scrapbooking

Posted in August 2016, Layout-A-Week by Kreative Kymona

Hello everyone!! I have some exciting news for you!! Have you heard about a blog called Layout-A-Week? No? Well let me tell you about it!!

My good friend, Jennifer Priest, created a blog to inspire scrapbookers to create layouts once a week that are fun, easy and without wasting any of your stash!!

So every Tuesday, amazing scrapbookers will post fun layouts to inspire all of you to create your own layout.

Are you asking were do I come in? I am one of the new designers for the Layout-A-Week team!! Yes, can you believe it!! I started out as a scrapbooker many years ago so this will be super fun for me to go back to my roots!!

Now, I know things have changed since I last scrapbook but I’m up for the challenge.

Are you ready to see my layout?

Here’s a sneak peek:

Embellishment Detail KT

Do you like what you see? If so, please let me know below!

To see the full pocket page and tutorial, please head on over to the Layout-A-Week blog. You will not be disappointed.

Thank you so much for stopping by!

Kymona Tracey

19Jul2016

{Clean and Simple} CASology 207 – Rough

Posted in CASology Challenge, July 2016 by Kreative Kymona

Hello everyone!! It’s CASology Tuesday!! We are back with another Clean and Simple Cue Card just for you!!

This week’s cue card:

Week 207 - Rough

Take a look at my card:

Life story (CAS)

This week’s cue card is Rough!! I have to admit I was having a hard time with this word. How do I make a card that is CAS but still rough. I decided to use an embellishment as my focal point.

So what does my card say about the cue card? Well, the circles were created with Peony Pink Nuvo Mousse and Clarity Stencil Jo’s Bubbles I purposely created the circle rough, so that you can see the cue card for yourself. Then I wonder what sentiment should I use with these rough circles.

I decided to go with Papertrey Ink’s Wet Paint II to stamp the Life story because life can be rough at times. Its someone’s story. At times its mine!!

Creating this card was simple:

I spread the mousse over the circle stencil roughly so that some portions of the circles wouldn’t be smooth.

Then I stamped the sentiment using the Mini Misti.

Nice, simple and still CAS!

What do you think? I can’t wait to see what you come up with!

For more inspiration, check out my fellow Design Team members blog for more awesome work.

Guest Designer

Our sponsor this week is STAMPlorations!

Supplies used:

Thank you so much for stopping by!

~Kymona

1Oct2015

So Suzy Stamps 2015 October Release

Posted in October 2015, So Suzy Stamp Release by Kreative Kymona

Hello everyone!! I’m here today to share the So Suzy Stamps October release.

She released a total of 24 new stamps and some woodchips, skittles, stencils and embossing folders.

Take a look:

Halloween Mini Chipboard

Halloween Skittle Set

Henna Embossing Folder

Aren’t these stamps and embellishments amazing. This is just the beginning!! There are a couple more items in the store! You can find the entire release here.

Wait!!! I’m almost forgot to tell you!!!

Suzy is offering Free Shipping Today!!

Before I go, did you know that So Suzy Stamps can be found on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter and Periscope? Yes, you should join us there and find more inspirations and fun!!

Thanks for stopping by!

~Kymona

9Sep2014

Sweet Stamp Shop September Release!!

Posted in September 2014, Sweet Stamp Set Product Release by Kreative Kymona

Hello everyone! I’m here with the Sweet Stamp Shop September Stamp Set Release!!! I’m super excited to be a part of this release as a new Design Team Member.

Take a look at these absolutely wonderful new stamp sets: